“A country-house mystery, with all the vices and foibles of the very rich on display. Kent is marvelous with description, both of her characters and of the vagaries of Florence. Her addition of Luisa Cellini’s wry, insightful point of view adds much to the story. The focus on the San Giorgio makes this latest Cellini very tight and tense.”
Booklist “Engaging. Complex, well-drawn characters. Kent’s understated style is powerful and evocative.”
Publishers Weekly “A smoothly orchestrated mystery.” “Another delectable dish of murder Florentine. With plotting worthy of Agatha Christie and color equal to that of Donna Leon—and her own fine prose style and sense of place—Kent concocts another classic mystery. Add her deftness of characterization, and The Killing Room explodes with life, death, geopolitics—and memorable literary flair.”
Richmond Times-Dispatch “Christobel Kent’s Florentine mysteries are best read for their intimate views of the Oltrarno, the residential district on the south side of the Arno. Lively.”
Marilyn Stasio - The New York Times Book Review “A tight mystery that features solid detective work, realistic character emotions and behaviors, and a pace that is nicely measured. A wonderful series from a strong author.”
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